The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has taken a major step in conserving water by requiring developers to utilise recycled water that has undergone tertiary treatment while building. The goal of this decision is to lessen the strain on potable water supplies, which are already under stress from rising demand and decreasing rainfall.
All wastewater is being processed by seven Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in the city that are outfitted with Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) technology. As part of the national government’s AMRUT Mission, the NMMC established Tertiary Treatment Plants (TTPs) in Koparkhairane and Airoli to optimise the use of treated water. “These plants further purify secondary treated water by using Ultra-Filtration and Ultraviolet-Based Technology,” an NMMC official stated.
Industries in the TTC Industrial Area, which is overseen by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), are already receiving tertiary processed water for non-potable uses. However, the risk of shortages is increased by the continuous renovation of hazardous structures and private land development projects in Navi Mumbai, which still depend on drinkable water.
In order to solve this problem, Dr. Kailas Shinde, the Municipal Commissioner, has mandated that tertiary treated water be used only in all authorised construction projects. To promote sustainable urban growth and protect the city’s drinking water supply, the NMMC is making sure that builders follow this instruction.
“This initiative is an important step in Navi Mumbai’s efforts to promote responsible water usage while maintaining steady infrastructure growth, as rapid urbanisation and climate change affect water availability,” the official continued.
Source: The Free Press Journal
